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My name is Naomie. I am 14 years old and I am autistic. I was diagnosed at around 9 years old and since then, I have embraced my identity as an autistic person. I love to write and draw. I also like listening to music and playing video games, like most teenagers.

After submitting an application to Kingston 4 Paws Service Dogs my family was contacted to arrange a home visit. We discussed the possibility of receiving a service dog and I was thrilled. Although I work very hard to live up to societal standards, I still struggle with things such as hypersensitivity, mobility issues and  anxiety. I like going to school but I have to say that it is a daily challenge to have to manage my struggles. It takes up a lot of my energy, and is also very demanding on my mental health.

After having a nice chat with some of the people at Kingston 4 Paws, we have determined that getting a service dog would be beneficial to my daily life in many good ways. Getting a service dog to me would be like starting my journey towards further understanding myself and reaching my goals. Getting a service dog would help in things such as managing meltdowns, helping me go through generally difficult situations, and would also provide a friend that will stay with me no matter what.

After high school, I intend to study psychology in the hopes of eventually getting a PHD and focusing my research on the areas of the autism spectrum. I want to thank Kingston 4 Paws for helping people like me. I feel grateful and I cannot wait to start this journey.

Sincerely,

Naomie

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